Security experts suggest that answering “silent calls” could make you a potential target for fraudsters. After the scammers have confirmed that the number is working, they will call later with a pre-recorded message informing you of an unusual activity that has happened.
These calls are often called “robocalls” as they are automated telephone calls that call thousands of numbers. They are mostly automated computer systems calling to build a list of potential targets for theft activities. Below are different ways to block silent callers on your iPhone.
Spam-filtering apps
With spam-filtering apps available to iPhone users, you can do more than send a call to voicemail. These apps allow you to eliminate most of the spam calls that may arise from unique spoofed numbers. Most apps tend to have a subscription fee, but it might be worth it and enable you to improve your sanity significantly. With different options available for iPhone users, you can install your preferred call blocking app to help you protect yourself from annoying scam callers.
After installing the app, go to the settings, navigate to the Phone icon and tap Call Blocking and identification. Make sure you allow the app to provide caller ID by turning the feature on.
If you are blocked from somewhere yourself, make sure all your information is safe, and it’s just a mistake as there are a lot of “illegal” callers out there, so you can check if you’ve been blocked by mistake. According to setapp.com, blocking someone can also be accidental, and there are different signs that someone has blocked your iPhone number. The signs may include your calls being never answered, iMessages not delivered, or SMS not delivered.
Use silence unknown callers feature
To use this feature, you need to open Settings and then tap on the phone icon. Then scroll down and tap on the Silence Unknown Callers. This feature lets you avoid calls from people you don’t know by blocking numbers you have never had contact with or haven’t saved in your contact list.
That means that if you have texted someone before turning the feature on or, by any chance, they shared the number via an email or phone call from the number, it will go through. Afterward, navigate to the next page, where you will see a feature description and a toggle to turn it on.
All numbers from silent callers will be routed straight to the voicemail without even ringing. Sometimes it’s good to turn off the feature if you are expecting a call from a company or give your number to a new friend because it cuts down on all unwanted calls. That will ensure that you won’t miss some calls that you were expecting.
Block the numbers
Whenever you feel insecure about a specific number, the first option that may come to mind is blocking the number. That means that you will completely stop a number from coming in altogether.
The blocked person may still leave a voicemail, but it won’t be shown with your regular messages. There is no limit to the period that the number will stay blocked on the iPhone. To perform this action, tap on the “I” info button next to the number and scroll down to Block, this Caller. Afterward, tap on the Block Contact option on the next screen to initiate the whole process.
If you accidentally blocked your friend, you will have to head over to the Settings, then Phone, and navigate the Blocked Contacts. You will see the list of the blocked numbers. By tapping on the Edit icon, you will remove the number you had intended to remove with ease.
Consult your carrier
If you are currently experiencing robocalls from different numbers, you may choose to contact the phone service. Most of them usually have tools that can easily be implemented on the iPhone to shut down all the spam and robocalls at the source.
It’s usually advantageous as most service providers will give you these tools for free in most cases as long as you are using them on their products. These tools will help you filter unwanted calls and silence all the unknown numbers.
Sometimes it can be challenging to determine precisely how your number got exposed to fraudsters. That’s why it’s advisable to avoid using apps that are not verified, as they will ask for permission to access your files, location, and sometimes contact lists. Be cautious of the app you are allowing for viewing the information on your iPhone.
Conclusion
Even with new features being rolled out on iPhone devices for unwanted calls, still, iPhone users are getting flooded with phone spam. That means that you will have to keep your device features up to date to ensure their functionality is effective and can block as many multiple numbers as possible.
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